The Design of Learning

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THE DESIGN OF LEARNING by Andre Plaut @andreplaut [email protected]

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In order for us to fix our broken education system, we must move beyond just focusing on curriculum and delivery methods. In this talk, originally delivered at the RE:DESIGN Brooklyn conference on April 29, 2014, I discuss the methods and elements of designing great learning experiences.

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HI, MY NAME IS ANDRE PLAUT For the last 6 years, I’ve been designing learning experiences for:

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LEARNEREXPERIENCE DESIGNUSER

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TRADITIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARE BROKEN.

42% EMPLOYERS

45% YOUTH

72% PROVIDERS

Less than half of employers and young people believe graduates are adequately prepared to enter the job market.

Education to employment: Designing a system that works

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INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARE BROKEN, TOO.

Emerging Student Patterns in MOOCs: A (Revised) Graphical View

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LET’S BUILD BETTER LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

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DELIVERY!

CURRICULUM!

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INTERFACE!

CONTENT!

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LEARNINGEXPERIENCEUSER

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USER EXPERIENCEELEMENTS OF

LEARNING EXPERIENCEELEMENTS OF

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USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNTHE PROCESS OF

LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNTHE PROCESS OF

MEASURE

LEA

RN

BUILD

ASSESS

ADA

PT

TEACH

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A CIRCLE INSIDE A SQUARE*TEACH ME HOW TO DRAW

ASSESS

ADA

PT

TEACH

*By only asking questions.

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LEARNING EXPERIENCETHE PROGRESSION OF A

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RELEVANCE EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATION APPLICATION

Internal ExternalIMPACT

LEARNING EXPERIENCETHE PROGRESSION OF A

• WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT?

• HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO WHAT I DO / WHAT I'M HOPING TO DO?

• HOW WILL KNOWING THIS IMPACT MY SUCCESS?

• WHY ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT THIS?

• WHY SHOULD I CARE?

• HOW WILL NOT KNOWING THIS IMPACT MY SUCCESS?

• HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THIS SESSION?

• HOW CAN I TRY THESE SKILLS HANDS-ON?

• ARE MY OPINIONS AND PERSPECTIVES BEING VALUED?

• WHAT IF I DISAGREE OR DON'T UNDERSTAND?

• HOW CAN I DO THIS WITHOUT THE CLASSROOM STRUCTURE? 

• WHAT IF I DO IT INCORRECTLY? HOW WILL I KNOW?

• WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ME TO MAINTAIN MY SKILL LEVEL?

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RELEVANCE EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATION APPLICATION

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SO HOW WILL YOU BUILD BETTER LEARNING

EXPERIENCES?

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I WANT TO TEACH THE WORLD TO…

Create great products

Be more compassionate

Code

Participate in politics

Become leaders

Design games

Start their own company

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Design great learning

experiences

I WANT TO TEACH THE WORLD TO…